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March Is Nutrition Month

2026-05-10T20:13:21-06:00

Looking forward to spring and all of the wonderful produce that it brings, I cannot think of a better month for nutrition month. And to celebrate, we are kicking off the month with...rhubarb? Yes, rhubarb!

March Is Nutrition Month2026-05-10T20:13:21-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  

2026-05-10T17:42:45-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!    Having lived in New England for a few years, when I think of fall, I think of this visual. However, living in Oakland, California,

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  2026-05-10T17:42:45-06:00

D is for Diet

2026-05-10T17:16:14-06:00

  A diet should not be a temporary solution or a means to an end. A diet should not severely cut calories or entire food groups. A diet should not be a Band Aid. A

D is for Diet2026-05-10T17:16:14-06:00

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-05-10T16:13:09-06:00

Minestrone Soup is warming and hearty. Change up the veggies to meet the season, you tastes or what you have on hand. Add beans for a complete one bowl meal. Buon appetito!

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-05-10T16:13:09-06:00

Kale Sucks!

2026-05-10T14:29:23-06:00

Kale Sucks! That is what a very smart and funny guy said to me the other day. Yes, it is true some people just do not feel the love that is going around for this

Kale Sucks!2026-05-10T14:29:23-06:00

Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-05-10T14:21:04-06:00

Still rolling with the breakfast soup theme today...here is something totally different and super easy. Either one should be able to get the rest of the house onboard. Today we have Raw Apple Cauliflower Soup.

Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-05-10T14:21:04-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-05-10T10:33:24-06:00

Hopefully you have been treating yourself well this new year. If you have not, consider a spa day at home...use that refined sugar as a body scrub! And when you are all smooth and relaxed,

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-05-10T10:33:24-06:00